Has someone helped you along your way? Have you seen something, read something, talked about something that gave you insight, a moment of clarity? I was always looking for this during those 9 years. I knew something was not right. I knew something needed to change. I knew I was able to make the change, but for the longest time, the 'how' eluded me.

 

Along my way, I found many moments of clarity. Ideas that bolstered me, helped me believe in myself, and showed me a direction to walk in. I used to think I was walking in circles, that I had no direction, that I was always running into brick walls. I would try something new, thinking it would be the one thing that would help me change the life I was living. And it seemed nothing would change. But I know now that I was taking steps all the time that were taking me to where I was headed. It's so easy to see now. It took longer than I wanted, but I was always walking away from that experience and towards the life I knew was out there. There were many true gifts that helped me. Many came in the form of wonderful friends for whom I am so unbelievably grateful. And other gifts came in the form of books and blogs. I am a reader, I have always fallen deeply and completely in love with books. The same was true with the treasures I found on my journey and I am sharing them with you below. I hope they are gifts that help you.

 

-Leaving abuse finding bliss